Gulfport Housing Market Stats

As of 2008, the rental vacancy rate in Gulfport stood at 10%, relatively high compared to the rest of the country. There are about 100,941 housing units, averaging $139,500 in value, 31% of which are occupied by renters. The rent to price ratio in Gulfport is 0.6%, slightly lower than the Mississippi average. For 16% of Gulfport tenants, 30% or more of their income goes to paying rent.

Gulfport Demographic Info

Gulfport has a population of 231,160, comprised of 84,115 households, with on average 3 members per household. Out of approximately 105,136 people in the civilian workforce, 96,743 (92%) were employed in 2008. 81% of the population 25 and older has earned a high school diploma, with 19% holding a 4 year college degree.